US Bridges

Prince RD over Big Colewa Bayou

Fair

West Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 MI E of LA 585 · Structure no. 056232452913191

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
376
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prince RD over Big Colewa Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Prince RD over Big Colewa Bayou in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 376 vehicles a day, projected to reach 413 by 2039. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPrince RD
CrossesBig Colewa Bayou
Location1.8 MI E of LA 585
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWest Carroll Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.75461, -91.53151
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic376 (2019)
Projected traffic413 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prince RD over Big Colewa Bayou built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prince RD over Big Colewa Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Prince RD over Big Colewa Bayou carry?

About 376 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Prince RD over Big Colewa Bayou?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Prince RD over Big Colewa Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.